MELVILLE, NEW YORK--(CCNMatthews - March 10, 2006) - FalconStor Software and Huawei-3Com Technology Co., a leading global manufacturer of IP network solutions, announced today that they have entered into a strategic partnership in the IP Network Storage market. Huawei-3Com Technology was created in 2003 as a joint venture by Huawei Technologies and 3Com and provides global customers with a full range of networking products and solutions.

"As the trend towards convergence between networking and storage continues, it's logical that an aggressive network technology company like Huawei-3Com would strive to provide a total network and storage solution to its customers," said Albert Huang, vice president of R&D, Huawei-3Com. "For this reason, we coined the term 'IT over IP' (IToIP) this year to signify our vision of computing, communications and storage systems coming together as a value-added offering to our customers. Huawei-3Com's IP storage solution powered by FalconStor's technology represents a significant milestone in the execution of this vision."

"We chose to partner with FalconStor because IPStor's open architecture and application-centric paradigm allow us to provide innovative data protection solutions with minimal operating cost and maximum Return on Investment (ROI)," he continued. "FalconStor's recognition of the explosive growth opportunity in AsiaPac and its build-up of engineering and support capacity in China will facilitate the continuing collaboration and delivery of advanced network storage solutions targeting the worldwide market."

"We are exceptionally pleased to be the storage technology company of choice for Huawei-3Com as it ventures deeper into the network storage technology market," said Dr. Eric Chen, General Manager of FalconStor Asia Pacific. "With deep networking experience, a nationwide support and service system, and a robust marketing program composed of both direct sales and channel partners, Huawei-3Com is well positioned to succeed with its new product line."

Huawei-3Com provides global customers with a full range of networking products and solutions. For its Neocean product line, Huawei-3Com will focus on both enterprise and small and medium-size business markets across major vertical industries.

About Huawei-3Com Technology
Created in 2003 as a joint venture by Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., and 3Com Corp. Huawei-3Com offers a full portfolio of IP-based networking solutions, including enterprise routers, switches, security, IP network storage, small office/home office products, voice/video products, and wireless LAN. Huawei-3Com is headquartered in Hong Kong with principal operations in Hangzhou, China, and R&D centers in Hangzhou, Beijing, and Shenzhen. For more information, visit www.Huawei-3Com.com .

About FalconStor
FalconStor Software, Inc. (Nasdaq: FALC) is the premier developer of adaptive data protection solutions that optimize data center efficiency and business continuity for all IT infrastructures. The company's award-winning storage virtualization, continuous data protection (CDP), disaster recovery, and virtual tape library (VTL) solutions integrate seamlessly to ensure rapid data recovery and simplified storage management. Its products are available from major OEMs, system integrators, and resellers, and are deployed worldwide by governments, educational institutions, and Fortune 1000 enterprises across industries including aerospace, energy production, financial services, healthcare, law, manufacturing, and telecommunications.

FalconStor is headquartered in Melville, NY, with offices throughout Europe and the Asia Pacific regions including Paris, Tokyo and Taiwan. FalconStor is an active member of the Storage Networking Industry Association (SNIA) and Fibre Channel Industry Association (FCIA). For more information, visit www.falconstor.com .

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